Earth is dying, and it’s time to go. This is the premise of Civilization: Beyond Earth, the new installment in Sid Meier’s venerable strategy franchise. The sci-fi and planetary exodus nature of the upcoming game recalls 1999’s Alpha Centauri, a sci-fi take on the Civ series so unique that it only slightly resembles the Civs that came before it.

While it’s tough to compare Beyond Earth to Alpha Centauri in these early stages, what doesn’t compare are the intros to both games. Alpha Centauri begins by mixing religion and technology with real-life video footage of society slowly descending into chaos — tanks, riots, bombs, and so on cause factions to seek a new home beyond Earth’s atmosphere. Beyond Earth depicts a more solemn tale.

The newly released intro cinematic doesn’t focus entirely on the ravages of Earth, but how humanity intends to escape them. People are picked to embark on a voyage to find a new home — some for their talent, some for their strength, and some through sheer luck of a lottery. The scene tugs at your heart as a father is separated from his daughter who was chosen to leave Earth and start anew amongst the stars.

In the past, Beyond Earth devs have noted that Alpha Centauri fans should keep their expectations in check, as it’s trying to be its own thing rather than an homage to a cult classic, but it will undoubtedly evoke memories Alpha Centauri. You can check out that game’s intro cinematic below.

Civilization: Beyond Earth will be releasing next week on October 24, so until then, grab a box of tissues and watch the above trailer.